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3 weeks after incentives revealed, negotiations continue on Iowa steel mill proposal

Three weeks ago Iowa lawmakers approved offering nearly $1.4 billion dollars’ worth of incentives for a steel plant in southeast Iowa, but state and local officials are still negotiating with the company over the details. Iowa Economic Development Authority Diretor Debi Durham said she’s leading the state’s negotiations with...

Iowa · 12d
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John Deere to Hire 400, Recall 275 More Workers at Waterloo and Quad Cities Plants

John Deere says it plans to hire more than 400 new employees across its factories and bring back more than 275 previously laid-off workers at its Waterloo, Iowa, operations in the coming months. The company also identified hiring activity at plants in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas, while roughly 125 employees remain on layoff in the Des Moines area.

Waterloo, IA · 10d
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Iowa farmers reminded not to rush fall fertilizer

As October comes to an end, Iowa farmers are feeling the pressure to finish harvest and complete fall fieldwork before winter weather arrives. However, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding producers that the urgency to finish harvest should not translate into rushing fall fertilizer and manure applications. With...

Iowa · 11d

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Mercer County, IL · 11d

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CropLife Retail Week: Fall Anhydrous Truths, Drone Scouting, and Iowa Harvest

In this edition of CropLife Retail Week, CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj and Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply are joined by Dan Bjorklund, Technical Agronomy Lead from Landus Cooperative to break down early harvest trends and critical fall agronomy decisions for ag retailers. • Subscribe to CropLife Retail Week’s...

Iowa · 11d

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Microsoft Pays $95.5M for Dallas County Farmland, Triple What Seller Paid a Week Earlier

Microsoft Corp. has closed on 616 acres of Dallas County farmland for just over $95.5 million, finalizing a deal that works out to roughly $155,000 an acre for ground the company plans to turn into a data center campus near Woodward. The seller, a company tied to Dallas-based developer Trammell Crow, had picked up the same land for just over $30.7 million.

Dallas County, IA · 14d

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Farm Feature Friday: Kittleson Brothers

Steve Rachut, Adam Koch, and Beth Rachut sat down with me to tell me a little more about their story and their local Iowa business, Kittleson Brothers. Thank you to them for taking the time out of their days to be apart of Farm Feature Friday! Hear the full interview, below.

Iowa · 11d

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Slow harvest and rain could impact Iowa pheasant season opener Saturday

The first pheasant seasons opens Saturday and the DNR’s Mick Klemesrud says the surveys show you should be able to find birds. “We do have good bird numbers. second highest count we’ve had since 2015, which is great. Only beat by last year, which was the highest in 20 years,” Klemesrud says. He says opening day could get off to a slow start with rain in the forecast.

Iowa · 11d

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Minnesota, South Dakota Top Best States for Jobs

Looking for a job? You might really wanna consider Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa!

South Dakota · 13d

98.1 KHAK

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Two Toys 'R' Us Stores Are Now Open at Eastern Iowa Malls

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Toy 'R' Us is back in Eastern Iowa! A couple of new Toys 'R' Us locations opened their doors at malls in the Corridor and the Quad Cities this month!

Iowa · 14d

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Western Iowa fuel disruptions raise harvest concerns

A farmer in western Iowa is concerned isolated fuel shortages could become widespread as fall fieldwork continues. Kelly Garrett is a crop and livestock producer who owns two gas stations near Denison and says there seem to be more supply shocks from the Iran war than during the pandemic. “It...

Denison, IA · 13d

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Oklahoma linemen answer the call to serve families in remote Guatemalan villages

GUATEMALA - Oklahoma Rural Electric Cooperative linemen joined crews from Colorado and Iowa to expand electric service to hundreds of people in the mountainous Guatemalan villages of El Estocal and Montenegro who have never had power. For the villagers, the project represents a long-awaited change in their daily lives. Electricity...

Oklahoma · 12d

FOX 16 News

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$1.4B in incentives negations ongoing for possible Iowa steel plant

Iowa · 11d

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Pratt’s Iowa Bet: A New Corrugated Plant In The Midwest

Earlier this year, Pratt Industries announced its plans to invest in a new corrugated plant in Bondurant, Iowa. According to corruga.expert, Bondurant represents more than another plant announcement. Corrugated packaging is freight-sensitive, and Iowa is already adding new box capacity. A heavily equipped Pratt site could matter through shorter freight lanes, faster service, new converting capacity and tighter competition for skilled production labor.

Bondurant, IA · 14d

Iowa Pulse

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Iowa AG sues Toast, alleging restaurant software company misled small businesses

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a lawsuit against Toast, alleging deceptive practices that harmed Iowa small business restaurants. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Iowa · 12d

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Iowa steel plant incentives face demands for renewable power commitments

The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter urged state officials to attach renewable energy requirements and pollution safeguards to public incentives for a proposed $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa. On October 14, the organization sent recommendations to Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham, asking that negotiations with Mesabi Metallics...

Iowa · 15d

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Over 27 Acres in West Des Moines, IA - $999,000

1245 SE Browns Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Never before offered on the market, this remarkable property encompasses over 27 acres of protected natural beauty, backing to the Raccoon River and preserved by a conservation easement. A true private sanctuary, the property offers abundant wildlife, scenic river views, and peaceful walking trails in an incredibly special setting. Built in 1967 and recognized as Architectural Home of the Year, the existing residence presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a significant piece of architectural history.

West Des Moines, IA · 15d

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Iowa joins lawsuit against Toast over hidden fees, fake promises to restaurants

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is joining a lawsuit against Toast, a restaurant management and software company, for allegedly deceiving small business restaurants across the state. Bird said Toast promised comprehensive support for services like online ordering and marketing but failed to deliver. "Instead, they...

Iowa · 11d